News Archive - 2018

Cathedral Craftsmen's Towering Contribution

Three craftsmen, who have played a key role in the multi-million pound restoration of the top of Durham Cathedral’s 200-foot high central tower, have been sworn in as freemen of the city. The trio, stonemasons Steven Mann, Nigel Mawson and joiner Anthony Swallow, who all live on the outskirts of the city, were among seven newcomers admitted to the centuries-old craft guilds at a ceremony in the town hall.

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Freemen's Gift To Mayor's Charity Appeal

The Mayor of Durham, County Councillor John Lethbridge, has offered his heartfelt thanks to the city’s freemen for the boost to his annual charity appeal, which is destined this year to go to the Royal British Legion.

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Freemen Support “Biggest Remembrance Parade in Living Memory”

A military spectacle mounted to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War - and backed by Durham’s Freemen - promises to be “the biggest parade seen in the city in living memory.”

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Freemen Object To Council's Choice Of Site For New HQ

County Council proposals for a new multi-million pound headquarters in the centre of Durham have been met with a formal objection from the city’s freemen.

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Annual Dinner 2018

The Annual Dinner of the Durham City Freemen was held in the Town Hall on Saturday 6 October 2018, where 63 Freemen, friends and guests enjoyed an evening in the magnificent setting of the Main Hall.

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Sporting Asset for Nevilles Cross Primary School

The Freemen have been publicly thanked for helping support the creation of a fantastic sporting asset at a primary school on the outskirts of the city.

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Obituary - Harry Robson

Beloved son of Jen and Thomas. Devoted husband and best friend of Anne. Loving dad to Ian and Paul. Doting grandad to Dylan, Emily and Alice.

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Head of Publishing Follows Father Into The Masons Company

A woman who plays a key role in an international publishing company has been installed as a Freeman of Durham - just months after her dad, a leading regional academic, was sworn in.

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Visit by Berwick Guild

Following our visit to Berwick last year, the Durham City Freemen hosted a visit of the Berwick Guild.

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Clothworkers Guild Trustees Dinner

I represented the Freemen at a dinner of the Clothworkers Guild Trustees held in the Clothworkers Hall in the City of London.

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